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will standard 3157 sockets fit in 1st gen turn signal housing?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by amp3d, Nov 19, 2013.

  1. Nov 19, 2013 at 9:39 PM
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    amp3d

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    Hi GUys,
    For a retro I'm working on, will these fit our stock housings (on the turn signals of course)

    http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Car-Plastic-...ccessories&hash=item565dfda68e&vxp=mtr&_uhb=1

    I guess I could check, but I thought Id ask first. Not sure if toyota did something weird like reshape the clips or something...

    (yes, I know our stock trucks are wired as CK, but that doesnt matter since I can rewire it any way I want). Just wondering if it physically fits :)

    THanks!
     
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  2. Nov 19, 2013 at 10:18 PM
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    doesn't look anywhere near close to the socket for the markers or blinkers.
     
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    interesting!
    Looks daaaaaaamn close to me...I'll open em up tomorrow and see. They definitely are the same shape on my 2002 I'm just wondering if the little clips are standard or a "toyota" version, lol

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    nah here is the hole it fits in..

    2011-09-30_17-16-12_421_ee8de21cbf2382c433b1c16292010d0f63ca747a.jpg

    or one like it..i cut that to relocate the socket into the corner lights. Link in my sig has more photos.
     
  5. Nov 19, 2013 at 11:31 PM
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    balls! thanks for the info.

    I wonder if the stock holes could be dremeled to fit properly? (instead of making a second one as you did)

    Of course Id be doing this is the larger turn signals not the corner lights

    Good explanation in your sig by the way

    Id like to convert my CK's to standard 3157 for future retros. I suppose I could snip and re solder the stock wiring harness instead...
     
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    im not sure..could be possible..looks like the socket you want to use has two large tabs instead of 4 smaller ones that turn in..

    so could be possible to make it fit..but im not sure if in fact they are even close to the same diameter..

    and thanks
     
  7. Nov 19, 2013 at 11:58 PM
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    no problem, I appreciate your help!
    If it works I'll follow up and let ya know here :)
     

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